I bought some new camera equipment and I wanted to test it out in a “game situation” before I committed to using it in a “must deliver” event.  So I emailed Lynae de Leon, the Director of the Anaheim Bolts Dance Team, and asked her if I could come down and test out my new gear.  She graciously obliged and I was excited at the chance to shoot one of my favorite squads.  Photographing the Anaheim Bolts Dance Team would be a challenge because the convention center where they perform is very dark and the lighting comes from  a very odd angle.  This would be a dry run for when I formally visit in February.

My results were mixed and that was not to be unexpected, when trying out new gear.  I needed to get consistent results…consistently good or consistently bad…to be able to set a baseline from which I could make some adjustments and fine tune my technique.  And I will do so, but for now I wanted to share a couple shots that went well.

My thanks to Lynae and the Anaheim Bolts organization for allowing me the opportunity to test my gear in a game setting.  If you’ve never been to a PASL game, you should check it out because it is literally fast break indoor soccer and the action is fast and furious.  And the Anaheim Bolts Dance Team is absolutely worth the price of admission.

Now, I have to go back and analyze those “consistently bad” photos and see what I did wrong.  In the mean time, let these “good” photos entice you to stay tuned for my official visit to the Anaheim Bolts in February.

Saturday, January 26th
9:30am

Location:
San Manuel Stadium
280 South E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401

Phone: 909-888-9922
Fax: 909-888-5251
Website: www.66ers.com

Qualifications for Auditions

1. All candidates must be at least 18 years old by January 26, 2012.
2. All candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, or in the process of receiving one within the following year.
3. All candidates must understand the time obligation the Inland Empire 66ers Dance Team will include. Mandatory attendance is necessary at practices, appearances, games, community events, and any other mandatory appearances made by the management of the Inland Empire 66ers Dance Team. The team may have late night and/or early morning practices and games that are mandatory. YOU MUST HAVE A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE.
4. The Inland Empire 66ers Dance Team is a ONE YEAR obligation. Do not audition if you are unable to commit to the entire year. Team members will have to sign a contract stating that they understand being a member of the dance team is a year long obligation.
5. Each candidate must have reliable transportation.
6. All candidates must possess excellent speaking skills and personality.
7. All candidates must be available for all phases of the audition.
8. All candidates must provide a 4×6 or larger head shot and bikini shot. Pictures do not have to be professional. All pictures are non-returnable and must reflect what you currently look like or what you will look like during the time of auditions.

Audition Information

1. Auditions will be closed to the public.
2. Mandatory Audition Attire:
   • Dance or athletic half-top (midriff must be showing)
   • Hot pants, dance shorts (NO full length pants or capris)
   • Dance sneakers, tennis shoes, jazz shoes with non-marking soles
   • Flesh tone tights
   • Performance ready hair and make-up is a must. ALL hair should be down.

   Anyone not wearing the above stated mandatory audition attire will not be allowed to audition.

3. The auditions will last around 3-5 hours.
4. There will be four cuts during audition ( one after across the floor, two while performing the dance that is taught to the candidates, and one after interviews).
5. Registration is at 9:30 am. We will not accept anyone arriving after 10:00am.

Congratulations to Captain Marissa on being selected this season’s PRO Bowl representative.

Marissa is truly an inspiration, having tried out for several years (nine, I think) before making the team.  She began a rookie, became a veteran and then a Line Captain and now, she’s their PRO Bowl representative.

Congratulations Marissa, job well done!